93 m. ago From bird droppings to holiday kisses: How we ended up under the mistletoe

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

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93 m. ago Trump's rush to build nuclear reactors across the U.S. raises safety worries

A new program at the Department of Energy is pushing the development of nearly a dozen new reactor designs at breakneck speed.

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1 hour ago Myanmar's military is planning to hold a general election. Critics say it's a sham

Myanmar's military is planning a general election this month, one critics call a sham that comes in the midst of a nearly five-year long civil war that's left thousands dead and millions displaced.

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4 h. ago Late Night Thanks the White House for a ‘Doozy of an Interview’

Jimmy Kimmel was grateful that Susie Wiles, the president’s “future former chief of staff,” spilled the beans on her boss in a Vanity Fair article.

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7 h. ago Norman Podhoretz, Influential Editor and Neoconservative Force, Dies at 95

A New York intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary magazine became his platform as his political and social view turned sharply rightward.

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7 h. ago Federal judge seems unconvinced that White House should stop ballroom construction

Federal judge seems unconvinced that White House should stop ballroom construction  Washington Times

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8 h. ago Mike White, who coached Raiders and multiple college programs, dead at 89

Mike White, the former Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders head coach who also led multiple college football programs, has died at the age of 89.

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8 h. ago SoCal serial child molester, a cheer coach, faces over 150 years in prison

SoCal serial child molester, a cheer coach, faces over 150 years in prison  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolls out guest pass program

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolls out guest pass program  NBC Bay Area

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9 h. ago Mike McDaniel signals potential major shakeup as Tua Tagovailoa falters, Dolphins fall out of playoff race

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel suggested a major shift may be coming after Tua Tagovailoa struggled and the Dolphins fell out of playoff contention.

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9 h. ago Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport begins guest pass program for non

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport begins guest pass program for non-passengers to go past security  ABC7 San Francisco

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9 h. ago Alaska Senate minority caucus elects Mike Cronk as its leader

Alaska Senate minority caucus elects Mike Cronk as its leader  Anchorage Daily News

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9 h. ago SEE IT: Florida teen Anna Kepner captured on video dancing at cruise sail away party before mysterious death

Video shows Anna Kepner dancing at a Carnival Horizon party days before the 18-year-old was found dead in her cabin. The FBI is investigating the cruise ship death.

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9 h. ago Fairbanks police searching for armed suspect following shooting at College Road Safeway

Fairbanks police searching for armed suspect following shooting at College Road Safeway  Alaska's News Source

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9 h. ago Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds White House Hanukkah Reception

President Donald Trump holds a Hanukkah reception at the White House on Tuesday, December 16. The post Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds White House Hanukkah Reception appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Bills coach Sean McDermott responds to Mike Vrabel’s criticism of refs

"Mike can talk what he wants to talk about, all due respect." The post Bills coach Sean McDermott responds to Mike Vrabel’s criticism of refs appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies Butchered By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered By Daughter Romy

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] New details emerging about the horrifying deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele paint an increasingly devastating picture According to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, when authorities arrived at the Reiner home back on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m., it was immediately apparent that Rob [...] Read More... The post Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies Butchered By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered By Daughter Romy appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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10 h. ago Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies 'Butchered' By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] New details emerging about the horrifying deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele paint an increasingly devastating picture According to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, when authorities arrived at the Reiner home back on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m., it was immediately apparent that Rob [...] Read More... The post Rob & Michele Reiner's Bodies 'Butchered' By 'Mad Man' & In State Of Rigor Mortis When Discovered appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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10 h. ago Alaska Senate Republicans pick Tok Sen. Mike Cronk as new minority leader

Alaska Senate Republicans pick Tok Sen. Mike Cronk as new minority leader  Alaska Public Media

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10 h. ago Trump support drove wedge between former Mets star teammates, says sports radio star Mike Francesa

Sports radio host Mike Francesa claimed political differences over President Donald Trump caused a feud between Mets players Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.

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